CMS Price Transparency Data

Breathing treatment (nebulizer)

Facility: Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Billing Code: 94640 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 94640
  • Insurance Median: $135
  • Cash Discount Price: $462
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 0.60x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Breathing treatment (nebulizer) at Univ. of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care is $135. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $462. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $223.72, this hospital’s rate is 0.60x the Medicare baseline. Located in 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT.
Cash / Self-Pay
$462

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$135

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$223.72

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $223.72 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $462 (207%)
Insurance Median: $135 (60%)
Cash: $462 (207% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $135 (60% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $223.72 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
UnitedHealthcare $5 - $455 2%
Mvp $6 - $210 3%
Aetna $8 - $205 4%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $8 - $386 4%
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan $8 - $346 4%
Humana $8 - $205 4%
Martins Point $8 - $210 4%
St. Regis $8 - $205 4%
Veterans Affairs Community Care Network $8 - $205 4%
Fidelis Care $9 - $225 4%
Wellpath $11 - $307 5%
Ebpa $28 - $397 13%
Harvard Pilgrim $29 - $370 13%
Magnacare $29 - $370 13%
Coventry $31 - $393 14%
Nppn $32 - $416 14%
Cigna $33 - $450 15%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
  • CMS Rating: ★★★★☆
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Other
  • Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals